Speaking to ANI, Amit Shah defended the bill, stating it's aimed at upholding "constitutional morality" and public trust, emphasising that the bill would apply equally to all leaders, including those from the ruling party.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025, asking whether a Prime Minister, Chief Minister, or any leader can run the country from jail. He said it does not suit the dignity of democracy.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah raised questions over the moral stance of Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, asking whether it has shifted after losing three consecutive elections
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Leader of Opposition in West Bengal, Suvendu Adhikari, supported the bill to remove Prime Ministers, Chief Ministers, and ministers facing serious criminal charges.
Patwari called Rijiju's statement an excuse and mentioned that before the 130th amendment bill, numerous laws were enacted under the Lokayukta; however, the people are still asking why it hasn't been introduced until now.
BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari slammed TMC for refusing to join the JPC on the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, accusing the party of protecting its ministers and leaders. He claimed public opinion favors reforms, while TMC fears the bill's impact.
Asked about whether the Centre had discussions with the Opposition on the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill beforehand, the Union Minister said, "Everyone had agreed after prior discussion (to maintain the order of the House)... Constitutional amendment passes with 2/3rd majority, and t
hiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Saturday targeted the government over the Constitution amendment bill that seeks the removal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and ministers facing serious criminal charges and said the BJP has been targeting opposition leaders.
Tamil Nadu Minister S Regupathy sharply criticised the Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill mandating the disqualification of elected representatives jailed for 30 days, calling it a tool to suppress opposition in states not ruled by the central party. He dismissed AIADMK's claims of challeng
PM Modi on Friday hit out at the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government and Congress for the "appeasement" politics and said they are "encouraging infiltration only for the greed of power."
Union Home Minister accused Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin of doing "black deeds" and termed the ruling DMK as the "most corrupt" government in response to the protests of the opposition over the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill brought by the Union government in Parliament on Wed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Gujarat on August 25 and 26. During his visit, he will inaugurate 1,449 houses and 130 shops, built at a cost of Rs 133.42 crore under Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban), from Nikol, Ahmedabad.